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"Xingxuan Pavilion" is not a traditional walk-in closet, but rather a futuristic, high-tech space.

The pure white, curved walls were as smooth as a mirror. As Yan Yueqing stepped in, soft light automatically illuminated the room, outlining its contours.

In the center of the room, a suspended transparent platform slowly rose up, on which a dress was quietly displayed.

Even though Yan Yueqing was used to luxury, she couldn't help but hold her breath at this moment.

It was a masterpiece that blended classical Chinese aesthetics with cutting-edge technological advancements. The main color was a deep "starry blue," as if it encompassed the vastness of the universe.

The dress was made of a special fabric never seen before. At first glance, it had a matte texture, but when light flowed over it, a dynamic starry sky pattern appeared inside the fabric. It was not a simple embroidery or print, but a real nebula slowly rotating and flowing. With her breath and movements, the starlight flickered and seemed to come alive.

The dress is tailored in a modified Hanfu deep-robe style, with a cross-collar and right-fastening front. The collar and cuffs are outlined with flowing cloud patterns in extremely fine mithril thread. The most stunning features are the wide water sleeves and hem. The outer layer of the water sleeves is a nearly transparent star-like gauze, while the inner layer is embedded with countless micron-sized flexible light sources, which converge at the cuffs to form a soft halo.

The hem is layered, gradually changing from deep blue to almost transparent ink, making it feel like walking on a flowing night sky. The outermost layer is covered with an extremely thin, almost imperceptible "air membrane," which is not only waterproof and stain-resistant, but also automatically adjusts according to the ambient temperature to maintain the wearer's optimal comfort.

“The patriarch said that you have returned like a star, and this ‘Starry Sky Guide’ dress perfectly suits your taste.” Aunt Jiang’s voice was filled with pride as she helped Yan Yueqing carefully change into the dress, which seemed to have a life of its own. Her fingertips touched the fabric, which felt warm and slightly cool, yet strangely conformed to her body temperature. When the last belt, inlaid with a dark blue energy crystal and shaped like a star ring, automatically fastened behind her and floated in the perfect position, Yan Yueqing looked at herself in the mirror.

The person in the mirror is draped in a flowing galaxy, the deep blue color making her skin appear even whiter than snow, and her eyes are serene.

The fantastical light and shadow effects created by high technology perfectly blend with the dignified elegance of traditional clothing, making her appear both like a goddess stepping out of an ancient painting and a futuristic star descended to earth. The subtle glow emanating from the gown itself enveloped her in a hazy and mysterious aura.

Holding her mother Jiang Yu's arm, Yan Yueqing stepped into the core area of ​​the banquet hall once again.

In the vast circular space, holographic projections of cosmic nebulae are magnificently spread across the surrounding "walls," while suspended miniature fragrance robots release a delicate, cool scent. Waiters silently move about carrying trays enveloped in an invisible force field of flowing light. The air is precisely controlled, creating a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.

However, when Yan Yueqing's gaze fell on the crowd, the admiration brought by high technology was instantly dispelled by the cold reality.

Blonde and blue-eyed faces made up the vast majority, and various fluent foreign languages ​​intertwined to form the main theme, while Chinese became an embellishment.

The dazzling Western-style dresses and jewelry only served to highlight the solitary presence of the few scattered glimpses of traditional Chinese clothing.

This place feels more like a grand feast for European elites.

“These past few years, marriage alliances have become the norm for maintaining stability,” Jiang Yu’s voice rang in my ears, tinged with bitterness. “The bloodline is being diluted, and the foundation is being shaken. Look over there.”

Following her mother's gesture, Yan Yueqing saw five women gathered at the center—the leaders of the Elders' Council.

Jiang Yu led her straight over. "Elders, this is my daughter, Jiang Xiaoxing, who has just returned."

Five pairs of eyes instantly focused, scrutinizing, probing, curious... a mix of emotions.

The eldest elder, Jiang Jingshu, with her silver hair and deep purple cheongsam, and sharp, eagle-like eyes, spoke first, her clear and resonant Mandarin carrying the scrutiny of an elder: "Jiang Xiaoxing? I've finally met you. I am the eldest elder, Jiang Jingshu."

The last time Yan Yueqing returned to the Jiang family, she was only ten years old. At that time, the Grand Elder was in seclusion and only came out after she returned to China. This was the first time the two had met.

"Elder Jing Shu." Yan Yueqing bowed slightly, her manners impeccable, and spoke in clear Chinese.

Jiang Jingshu nodded, her expression neither humble nor arrogant, seemingly unconcerned about the emotions and reactions of the person in front of her.

Then, a middle-aged woman with a relatively gentle demeanor, dressed in a dark blue long dress, smiled gently.

Her smile was like a spring breeze, making it easy for people to feel close to her. She took the initiative to say, "I am the Second Elder, Jiang Wenying. It must have been a long journey. I'm glad you're back. Seeing you is just like seeing Jiang Yu when she was young. The charm in your eyes and brows is unmistakable."

Looking at Second Elder Jiang Wenying's warm smile and listening to her gentle and caring words, Yan Yueqing maintained a proper smile and replied, "Thank you, Second Elder."

However, deep inside, an alarm instantly went off!

The Second Elder had an overly close relationship with Jiang Ke! In fact, before Jiang Ke went to the waters controlled by the North Sea Lowell family for his last secret mission, he even made a special trip to visit the Second Elder.

Yan Yueqing knew that she was not as gentle and harmless as she appeared, so she remained silent, behaving politely and distantly as if it were their first meeting.

Beside him, a woman with a serious face and sharp eyes, dressed in a dark suit, simply nodded indifferently: "Third Elder, Jiang Su."

Her words were brief and her tone was very distant; she didn't want to talk much.

The First Elder, Second Elder, and Third Elder all have Eastern appearances, but Jiang Yu said in private that currently only the First Elder and Second Elder have pure Eastern blood, while the Third Elder to the Fifth Elder are all mixed-race.

There are also two elders of the sixth and seventh generation who have been staying in the Jiang family branch in M ​​Continent and rarely return. Because of this, the sixth and seventh elders have almost no presence in the council of elders.

Just as I was thinking about this, the blonde, blue-eyed Fourth Elder, Elena, stepped forward enthusiastically: "Oh, dear, welcome home! I am the Fourth Elder, and my full name is Elena Rowell."

She specifically emphasized the surname "Lowell".

Interestingly, in the Jiang family, instead of taking the Jiang surname, they actually retained the surname Luo Weier.
Yan Yueqing and her mother exchanged a silent glance. It seemed that the problems with the Elders' Council were more than just what they had discussed...

Fifth Elder Catherine Jiang, a mixed-race woman with black hair and blue eyes, possessed a cold and elegant demeanor. She nodded reservedly and said in fluent English, "Fifth Elder, Catherine Jiang."

His tone was somewhat aloof.

It's obvious, just from their names, that the Fourth and Fifth Elders' hearts are completely off to the Pacific Ocean!

It's also thanks to the Jiang family's strong background; otherwise, they might have simply changed their names to Lowell and Catherine. (End of Chapter)